STAUNTON — A dozen food trucks will battle for the title of best food come Sept. 6.

The competition, hosted by the Frontier Culture Museum, will benefit the MaDee Project, a nonprofit foundation that provides support to pediatric cancer patients and their families in the Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County areas.

Abby Arey, of the MaDee Project, said the organization wanted to tap into the food truck community that has been popping up in the Valley.

"Harrisonburg has a huge food truck following," she said. Arey hopes the event will draw a lot of people from the surrounding areas.

But, Arey said she couldn't take full credit for the idea. Kim Metje, of Evergreen Marketing, is brainchild of it, she said. They've been planning it since last October.

The event is something new and exciting for Staunton, Arey said.

"We try to do things that are different," she said. "We're excited to add this and really hope this will become an annual event for us."

The organization is celebrating five years of nonprofit's work in the area, so this year is a big celebration for the MaDee Project and all those who contribute, Arey said.

The event will have 12 food trucks from the area, along with beer and wine tasting. Two sets of tickets are available — regular admission and VIP tickets. VIP ticket-holders will get to judge the contest.

John Avoli, the museum's executive director, said the museum has donated the use of the amphitheater and surrounding area for the event. There will be music from local bands all day and activities for children.

"I think it's a good situation for them for to raise money," he said. "I don't know what to expect. It sounds really neat. We're looking forward to it. It's a very worthwhile cause."

The contest starts at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at the museum's amphitheater.

For more information or tickets go to the event's Facebook page under Food Truck Battle and Beer and Wine Competition. Or click here.